The bike helmet debate rages on as study finds drivers view cyclists wearing safety gear as 'less human'
Anyone who's bicycled on car-dominated streets knows how unwelcome drivers can make them feel.
Researchers found that cyclists wearing helmets or vests are viewed as"less human" than those without any safety gear on. They surveyed 563 people, asking them to answer a questionnaire using photos of people in both cycling-specific attire and regular clothes to assess perceptions of dehumanization.
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